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Late to post, but wowza! What a fabulous time I had this past Saturday @texasbookfest! Met some wonderful young #readers and #writers in the @scbwiaustintx booth, signed copies of FRIDGE-OPOLIS, enjoyed #storytimes with #author pals, @anne_wynter and @karilavellewrites, and celebrated winning the @writersleagueoftexas Discovery Prize Award with @meghanpbrowne and finalists @robynmcgrathwrites and @csoontornvat! Plus, I got to catch up with so many other talented #kidlit friends. Such a great day!

THIS SUNDAY!

Just a few days left to REGISTER to join us live or catch the replay: https://app.glueup.com/event/busting-rhymes-bad-rap-picture-books-89184/

Please join me Nov. 12 at 2 pm EDT/11 am PDT for a Zoom webinar, "BUSTING RHYME'S BAD RAP," hosted by the wonderful @writersloftma!

Fellow #rhyme enthusiasts, we'll sing the many praises of writing in #rhyme; dig into some incredible fiction and non-fiction mentor texts; and discuss tips and techniques to make your #rhyming #picturebook manuscript(s) irresistible to #agents, #editors and most importantly, kids!

Hope to see you there!

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#Austin friends: Can't wait for the @texasbookfest this Saturday! I'll be at @scbwiaustintx booth with copies of #FRIDGEOPOLIS at 1 pm & then @writersleagueoftexas booth at 4 pm to celebrate the Discovery Prize! 🤩🥂 Hope to see you there!

https://writersleague.org/programs/annual-book-awards/2022-book-award-winners-and-finalists/

#kidlit #writingcommunity #bookfestival #bookaward #kidlitcommunity #authorsofinstagram #writersofinstagram #picturebooks

Picture book #writers: Do you revel in #writing in rhyme but feel intimidated or discouraged by the stigma #rhyme gets?

Looking for tips to take your #rhyming #pb manuscripts to the next level and create a story that’s irresistible to #agents, #editors and most importantly, kids?

Then please join me Sunday, Nov 12 at 2 pm EDT/11 am PDT for a Zoom workshop hosted by @writersloftma!

We're going to focus on the many benefits of rhythm and rhyme; examine some fantastic, inspiring mentor texts that get it right; as well as demystify some commonly repeated perceptions about rhyming pbs.

I hope you will join me and fellow rhyme enthusiasts to bust rhyme's bad rap!

Register now: https://app.glueup.com/event/busting-rhymes-bad-rap-picture-books-89184/?pk_campaign=widget-event-list

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Are you a #picturebook #writer who revels in #rhyme?

Please join me Sunday, Nov. 12 for my Zoom webinar, "BUSTING RHYME'S BAD RAP," hosted by the amazing @writersloftma!

Despite the stigma often associated with writing in rhyme, kids absolutely love and learn so much from it. We'll explore the many nuances and benefits of rhythm and rhyme; demystify a few industry (mis)perceptions; and explore how incorporating rhyme in your manuscripts can help tackle tough topics, elevate humor and deepen poignancy through an array of sample mentor texts.

Registration is NOW OPEN: https://app.glueup.com/event/busting-rhymes-bad-rap-picture-books-89184/

Hope to see you there!

#writingcommunity #kidlit #rhyming #authorevent #writingclass #writeinrhyme #writingclasses #rhyming #writinginrhyme #writingworkshop #writingworkshops #authorsofinstagram #writersofinstagram

One of the best parts of being a #kidlit #author is seeing kids enjoying your #picturebook! Look at these faces! Thank you to @305jesse for sharing this photo of your cutie pies reading #Fridgeopolis together! Made my day. 💚📚🌎♻️

(Posted with permission, always.)

#Picturebook #writers!
#Rhyme enthusiasts!
#Author friends!

PLEASE SAVE THE DATE

I hope you will join me Sunday, Nov. 12 for my Zoom webinar, "BUSTING RHYME'S BAD RAP," hosted by the amazing @writersloftma!

Despite the stigma often associated with writing in rhyme, kids absolutely love it and learn so much from it. We'll explore the many nuances and benefits of rhythm and rhyme; demystify a few industry (mis)perceptions; and explore how incorporating rhyme in your manuscripts can help tackle tough topics, elevate humor and deepen poignancy through an array of sample mentor texts.

Registration is NOW OPEN: https://app.glueup.com/event/busting-rhymes-bad-rap-picture-books-89184/

Hope to see you there!

#writingcommunity #kidlit #writingclass #writingclasses #rhyming #writinginrhyme #writingworkshop #writingworkshops #authorsofinstagram #writersofinstagram

Wowza! Hot on the heels of winning the @writersleagueoftexas Discovery Prize Award, #FRIDGEOPOLIS has just been selected by the @childrensbookcouncil for its #SustainabilityandtheEnvironment Fall Showcase! Woo-hoo!

I love that more young readers will discover the funny escapades of Mayor Mayonnaise, Doctor Baking Soda and the rest of the foodie gang while getting kid-friendly tips about #fightingfoodwaste, #composting and #recycling!

Check out all these great, eco-friendly #picturebooks:
https://www.cbcbooks.org/cbc-book-lists/sustainability-and-the-environment-fall-2023/

Thank you, @childrensbookcouncil!

#CBCShowcase #kidlit @littlebeebooks @joshcleland #picturebook #foodbooks #childrensbooks #bookaward

I am honored and thrilled that my debut picture book, FRIDGE-OPOLIS, illustrated by @joshcleland has received the 2022 Discovery Prize Award from the @writersleagueoftexas!

Thank you to @shimul.tolia's entire wonderful team at @littlebeebooks including @charlieilgunas, @crichtonpaul @maggs.salko and (former) acquiring editor, @courtneyfahy, as well as my agent @cjb.131.

Also, congratulations to WLT picture book winner, @carmenoliver9013 and finalists @robynmcgrathwrites, @carrie.fountain, @csoontornvat and @bartographyatx!

See you at the @texasbookfest November 11 to celebrate!

#kidlit #childrensbooks #bookaward #bookawards #booksforkids #picturebooks #author #authorsofinstagram #picturebooksofinstagram #foodbooks #foodwaste #fightfoodwaste #composting #recycling

It’s hard to believe that my debut #picturebook, FRIDGE-OPOLIS, illustrated by @joshcleland, was released one year ago!!! And what an amazing year it has been! Thank you to everyone who has supported me on my #author journey and shown FRIDGE-OPOLIS so much book love! Special shout out to the incredible @littlebeebooks team, my agent @cjb.131, @courtneyfahy, @kidlitcaravan, my talented critique partners and all my friends and family. Cheers to you all, and here’s to celebrating this book birthday and more to come…

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I write because words have

So.

Much.

Power.

I write for kids because it brings

So.

Much.

Joy.